Punjabi Dhaba food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Punjabi Dhaba holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 High Street, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4AB
How it compares in Medway
That puts Punjabi Dhaba among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Punjabi Dhaba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Punjabi Dhaba none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Punjabi Dhaba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\&M Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 555 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cafe Nucleus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Punjabi Dhaba
What is Punjabi Dhaba's food hygiene rating?
Punjabi Dhaba has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Punjabi Dhaba safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Punjabi Dhaba last inspected?
Punjabi Dhaba was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Punjabi Dhaba?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Punjabi Dhaba compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Punjabi Dhaba is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Punjabi Dhaba and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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